Which has more calories chow mein or lo mein?

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1. Which has more calories chow mein or lo mein?
2. What is the difference between lo mein and chow mein and chop suey?
3. Is chow mein healthy?
4. What is noodle yak?
5. Who invented Yakamein?
6. Where can I get Yakamein in New Orleans?
7. Where does Yaka Mein come from?
8. How many calories does Yakamein soup have?

Which has more calories chow mein or lo mein?

For every cup of noodles, lo mein contains 180 calories and chow mein contains 250 calories when they are dry. ... They can both dramatically increase in calories considering the sauces used, meats, portions, and, in the case of chow mein, how much oil is used to stir-fry it.

What is the difference between lo mein and chow mein and chop suey?

What is the difference between these Chinese food dishes? Chow mein and lo mein both use noodles (mein) while chop suey is generally served over rice. All of these dishes are comprised of chopped vegetables, may include a meat-based protein, and are enhanced with a sauce.

Is chow mein healthy?

Like many other ethnic cuisines, Chinese food can be a healthy option if you know what to look for on the menu. Chow mein noodles prepared in light oil with lots of vegetables and lean protein is a great option that's low in calories and high in nutrients.

What is noodle yak?

A Bu's menu is simple－their signature noodles are yak-noodle soup and dry noodles with sauce and minced yak. ... The slices of yak meat are marinated the night before, and stewed for hours before being served.

Who invented Yakamein?

The first time I heard about yaka mein was from a reader. It is a New Orleans beef noodle soup that is supposed to have originated in China and was introduced to Louisiana in the early 1800's by Chinese laborers.

Where can I get Yakamein in New Orleans?

Note: Restaurants on this map are listed geographically.

• Red Rooster Snowball Stand. Copy Link. 2801 Washington Ave. ...
• John & Mary's Food Store. Copy Link. ...
• Eat Well Food Mart. Copy Link. ...
• Ms. Linda the Yak-A-Mein Lady. ...
• Manchu Food Store. Copy Link. ...
• Rampart Food Store. Copy Link. ...
• The Real Pie Man. Copy Link. ...
• Capt. Sal's Seafood & Chicken.

Where does Yaka Mein come from?

Yaka Mein is a Chinese-influenced dish extremely popular in the African-American community of New Orleans, a soulful beef noodle soup steeped in mystery. It usually consists of beef or shrimp in a soy-salty broth, served over noodles and topped with chopped green onions and half a hard-boiled egg.

How many calories does Yakamein soup have?

Nutrition information per serving: 441 Calories; 199.